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Affordable buildings in Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn is a vibrant area that offers a mix of housing options and easy access to various subway lines, making it highly accessible for commuters. With 18+ buildings available, renters can find both affordability and convenience in this bustling neighborhood. The average building rating is 4.1 out of 5 across 52 rated buildings, indicating a solid satisfaction rate among residents. As you explore options here, keep in mind that conditions may vary by building and that individual units can differ (building-level trends; individual units can differ).

This page features affordable buildings in Downtown Brooklyn, with at least 19+ options available. The buildings listed here meet our market-relative criteria, ensuring that their median asking rents are below the neighborhood average. Openigloo helps you make informed decisions about your next home. We provide tenant reviews, open-data signals, and Q&A resources to assist renters in navigating the landscape of affordable housing.

Affordable buildings in Downtown Brooklyn

Showing 1–18 of 19 affordable buildings in Downtown Brooklyn.

150 Lawrence Street

150 Lawrence Street

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
567 Fulton Street

567 Fulton Street

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
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3426082-3001210003

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
333 Schermerhorn Street
Rent-stabilized

333 Schermerhorn Street

4.1(44)

Downtown Brooklyn

11 evictions
9 open violations
2 litigation cases
Bedbug history
343 Gold Street
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

343 Gold Street

4.5(43)

Downtown Brooklyn

11 evictions
4 open violations
3 litigation cases
Bedbug history
100 Willoughby Street
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

100 Willoughby Street

4.6(39)

Downtown Brooklyn

13 evictions
12 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
111 Lawrence Street
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

111 Lawrence Street

4.3(31)

Downtown Brooklyn

15 evictions
4 open violations
2 litigation cases
Bedbug history
45 Hoyt Street
Rent-stabilized

45 Hoyt Street

4.0(21)

Downtown Brooklyn

8 evictions
3 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
225 Schermerhorn Street
Rent-stabilized

225 Schermerhorn Street

4.1(15)

Downtown Brooklyn

3 evictions
9 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
388 Bridge Street
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

388 Bridge Street

4.5(14)

Downtown Brooklyn

3 evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
7 Dekalb Avenue
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

7 Dekalb Avenue

4.3(12)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
28 open violations
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
125 Court Street
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

125 Court Street

4.5(12)

Downtown Brooklyn

4 evictions
1 open violation
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
72 Willoughby Street
Good cause

72 Willoughby Street

3.5(10)

Downtown Brooklyn

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
63 Schermerhorn Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

63 Schermerhorn Street

4.4(7)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
189 Schermerhorn Street

189 Schermerhorn Street

4.8(5)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
233 Schermerhorn Street
Rent-stabilized

233 Schermerhorn Street

2.8(3)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
53 Boerum Place

53 Boerum Place

4.5(3)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
218 Myrtle Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

218 Myrtle Avenue

4.6(3)

Downtown Brooklyn

3 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before for affordable buildings in Downtown Brooklyn

  • Median asking rents in these buildings are below the neighborhood average, making them market-relative affordable options.
  • Confirm any additional fees, restrictions, or documentation required before signing a lease.
  • Check the building's reputation through tenant reviews and ratings available on Openigloo.
  • While asking rent is lower, remember the full monthly cost (broker fee, security deposit, utilities) is important.
  • Inspect the condition of the building and available amenities prior to signing your lease.

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